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Lynchburg: Juvenile suffers severe bite from neighbor’s dog, details scarce

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A juvenile in Lynchburg suffered a gruesome injury to their arm after a neighbor’s dog bit them, according to police.

The juvenile victim was transported to Carilion Children’s Hospital for treatment. The victim is listed in stable condition.

According to Lynchburg Police, the attack occurred on Monday in the 700 block of Grady Street.

The owner of the dog surrendered the animal to authorities. The dog was euthanized and will be tested for rabies, according to the LPD.

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the attack is asked to contact the LPD at (434) 455-6105 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips app.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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